RAWALPINDI: Following directives from Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif, Sultan Bajwa, Parliamentary Secretary for Housing, Urban Development, and Public Health Engineering (HUD&PHE), visited the Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA) on Saturday to review ongoing development projects. The meeting focused on evaluating progress and discussing future urban planning strategies.
RDA Director General Kinza Murtaza presented a comprehensive overview of major projects, including the Rawalpindi Ring Road, the Nullah Lai Project, and the Rehabilitation of the Metro Bus Corridor. Proposed initiatives discussed included the rehabilitation of Murree Road from Flashman to Faizabad and the construction of joint check posts at Adyala Road, Koral Chowk, and Chur Chowk.
Murtaza also highlighted RDA’s efforts to combat illegal housing schemes, reaffirming the authority’s commitment to transparency, modern urban planning, and the timely completion of projects. These initiatives are expected to significantly improve city infrastructure, traffic management, and public services.
Sultan Bajwa commended RDA’s work in addressing civic challenges and accelerating development. He stressed the need for sustainable growth, environmental considerations, and enhanced civic infrastructure to improve the quality of life for Rawalpindi’s residents.
The meeting concluded with directives to speed up project timelines, improve coordination between departments, and ensure that public interest remains at the core of all development activities.
The session was attended by senior RDA officials, including Director Engineering Muhammad Anwar Baran and Director Land Ghazafar Ali Awan.
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